Alicia promised to navigate through the concrete jungle during the release week of her album. Friday night, she kept her word with an appearance at M2 nightclub in NYC. With Funkmaster Flex on the wheels and Swizzy by her side, AK gave an impromptu performance”Empire State Of Mind”. You’re right Alica, that mic was wack! YK2

Actress Brittany Murphy died earlier today from a heart attack in Los Angeles. She was 32. Murphy made a name for herself in 1995’s Clueless and in 2002, starred as Eminem’s love interest in 8 Mile. Above is a montage of them from the film. TMZ

The folks over in Beaverton, OR cut Lupe a check to use his vocals in their new MVPuppet commercial. No Reindeer games. ICE

Back in October, Nicki revealed she was working with Ush. Well here’s the end product of their collaboration. Polow on the beat. Stevie on the sample. Minaj’s verse on mute. HHNM

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Although the East Coast was blanketed with snow this weekend, it didn’t stop Hov and Ri Ri from reciting “Run This Town” at Rockefeller Center. The performance was part of NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly taping. Rihanna’s “Wait Your Turn” after the jump. Rap-Up

Mr. Folarin let go some vintage material via his Twitter account. For five minutes, he spits three verses over Kanye’s instrumental. Two-a-days definitely make you stronger. Previously: Wale “Thank You” (Freestyle)

Who knows. But in the clip above, Que faults former manager Screwface for the split. Can’t blame diddly on Diddy. YBF

TMZ reports that Weezy’s been exonerated of all charges from yesterday’s bust. His gig at The Laredo Entertainment Center will take place tonight. It’s showtime!

Last night, Lupe announced on Twitter that his next mixtape, Friend of the People will not be dropping on Christmas. Later, he retreated to LupeE.N.D. and said he scrapped the project to prepare for his upcoming mountain climb.